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Me personally? I'd rather have a second camera with different capabilities. I shoot with a 5D3 and my next body is likely to be a 7D2 or 70D. That would give you extra reach if you wanted it, pop-up flash if you needed impromptu outdoor fill and a more than capable backup if your 5D3 happened to fail. Carrying two bodies allows you to be far more versatile at any given moment, too.

I had a 1D MkIV and a 5D MkIII. I used the 5D for most things and the 1D For my main commercial activity, shooting bodybuilding shows. I had used this approach thru previous generations (1D MkII, 1D MkIII, 5D MkII). It worked well for me.

I need screaming speed for bodybuilding shows. I liked the resolution for most other photography such as burlesque shows, live band performances, and the odd model shoot.

I got a 1Dx and sold the 1DMkIV. I found that I no longer carry the 5D for anything. I only shoot the 1Dx.

So I am looking to sell my 5D MkIII.

Once I realized the low ISO capabilities of the 1Dx the 5D MkIII became the rarely used backup camera. The 5D is a great camera. The MkII was too. But as the 5D MkIII is much better than the MkII the 1Dx is honestly that much better than the 5D MkIII.

Thanks everyone. I did get a brand new 5d 3 from canon today. They sent me a center pinch cap for my 24-70 ii which was a nice bonus. I did sell enough gear to get a 5d3 2nd camera but am still on the fence since the 6d seems nice for a backup and gives some lens money but unsure since all the canon gear seems at fuul price or near. Any suggestions on who has deals?